I don't hide my illness. I share it so others know they're not alone in their fight and to raise awareness! I'm not ashamed of my illness, it's a part of me and something I have to live with for the rest of my life, but it does not define me!
When I'm in a flare I most likely will have the butterfly rash for a week or more. The rash itself can be very painful, but sometimes I don't notice it. Along with my rash I'm in major pain. My arthritis is unbearable and somedays I can't even get out of bed. I'm lucky that lupus hasn't progressed to more than my skin, joints, and my seizures. I'm lucky to not have it effect my internal organs. I fear for the day that happens, but I will continue to fight and kick this disease in the ass!
{A butterfly rash is a rash that takes the shape of a butterfly. Known more formally as a ‘malar rash’, a butterfly rash is most commonly associated with the autoimmune disease lupus, though it can also be present in other conditions and particularly other autoimmune conditions.}
-- Missie
